If you're ever lost in the scrub or trapped in a vehicle after a crash, there's an organisation that can help - and it has an entirely volunteer workforce, of people who give their time freely to help others in danger.
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A Dubbo woman has just returned from a conference looking at providing basic services to South Pacific Island countries as part of her role with the Associated Country Women of the World organisation....

Professor Alan Lopez reckons Australian aid money has saved 230,000 lives since the turn of the century. The global health expert has analysed the data to work out that it costs $5,400 to save one life. He's hoping that figure will help put things in perspective when Australia's aid spending is up ...

Kamaishi in Japan's north east was once known for its rugby pedigree, attracting players from Australia, New Zealand and France. But in March 2011 it made international headlines for the tsunami that killed about 1,200 residents and destroying large parts of the city. However, officials are ...